Explore Cape Town
Cape Town is a unique city which is extremely popular with travellers of all ages. The natural beauty is a constant wonder for visitors, with Table Mountain a striking backdrop to this relaxed, cosmopolitan city. Explore Cape Town allows young students to experience this vibrant, multicultural city in a safe EC environment.
Please note: this programme is only available for GROUP bookings
Optional Extras
Extra Safari
Whilst students are in South Africa they have to go on safari! EC offers a one-day safari to a game reserve a short drive from Cape Town. The beautiful drive is the first highlight of the trip. Students can then try to spot the ‘Big Five’ – elephants, rhinos, leopards, lions and buffalo. The opportunity to see even more including zebras, hippo and cheetahs cannot be missed! Lunch is included and students return to Cape Town the same evening.
Extra Whale-Watching
Students can choose to take a boat trip from Hermanus to spot the famous whales of the Cape. Although sightings are not guaranteed, Hermanus is one of the world’s top whale-watching destinations.
There are few cities in the world that can offer students so much to encounter during their stay. Cape Town has everything from great shopping and whale watching, to an immense wealth of historical places of interest. Students can even travel to a game reserve where they can spot wildlife found only in Africa.
The Course
- General English
- Max. 15 students per class
- Available for group bookings only
Students follow a General English course at EC Cape Town, a modern language school in the heart of the city, just 2 minutes walk from the entertainment area – Long Street. Lessons are focused upon enhancing confidence through teaching the four key skill areas; reading, writing, speaking and listening. On their first day, students take a placement test to ensure they are in a class with others who have the same level of English.
Accommodation
- Shared rooms
- Full board (breakfast, packed lunch and dinner)
- Shared bathrooms
- Journey to school: 20 mins by bus
Cape Town residential accommodation combines the fun of living with other students from all over the world with a secure environment. Students stay in sharing rooms with breakfast, a packed lunch and dinner included. Residential accommodation is situated with easy access to EC Cape Town, via a 20 minute supervised school bus accompanied by an EC group leader. EC group leaders will be available for students 24 hours a day to provide support.
| Morning | Afternoon | Evening | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | Student Arrivals, Airport Collection | ||
| Mon | Lessons | Adderley Street, Green Market Square & Company Gardens |
African Marimba Band |
| Tue | Lessons | Table Mountain Walk with Cable-Car Ride |
DVD Night |
| Wed | Lessons | V&A Waterfront Shopping Experience |
Xhosa lessons |
| Thu | Lessons | Picnic and Walk at Rhodes Memorial |
African Crafts Night |
| Fri | Lessons | 2 Oceans Aquarium | Evening Walk on the Sea Point Promenade |
| Sat | Full-Day Peninsular Tour with visit to Cape Point and Penguins at Boulders Beach | ||
| Sun | Optional Full-Day Safari | ||
| Mon | Lessons | Canal Walk Africa’s Biggest Shopping Mall |
African Drumming |
| Tue | Lessons | Ice Skating | DVD Night |
| Wed | Lessons | Beach trip to Big Bay, famous for its views of Table Mountain |
Evening at Waterfront |
| Thu | Lessons | Beach trip to Big Bay, famous for its views of Table Mountain |
DVD Night |
| Fri | Lessons | Township Tour Including Dinner | |
| Sat | Hermanus Whale Watching Tour & Optional Boat Trip | ||
| Sun | Departures | ||
Fact File
- Ages:
- 13-17 yrs
- Available:
- 29th June - 17th August 2008
- Start Dates
- Any Monday
- Course duration:
- 2 or 3 weeks
- Arrival day
- Sunday
- Departure day
- Sunday
- Travel time from airport
- Cape Town International Airport - 30 mins
- Cost of weekly travel pass:
- Private EC bus provided for lessons activities
- Whats included:
- English course
- Course materials
- Airport transfers
- Accommodation as booked on full board
- Supervised activity programme
- private EC bus for lessons and activities
- 3rd week programme
